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Missiles Targeting US Military Base in Iraq: Reports
Missiles are targeting the U.S. Military’s Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, according to multiple reports from credible sources.
“At least 10 rockets hit al-Asad airbase in Iraq, which houses US forces” CNN reports, citing, a Sunni commander of the paramilitary forces in a nearby town.
Bloomberg News adds that “Iran has started operation ‘Martyr Soleimani’ at dawn today with several rockets being fired at Ayn al-Asad base in Iraq, state television reported, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”
Fox News National Security Correspondent:
From senior US military source in Iraq:
“Under missile attack from Iran. These are either cruise missiles or short range ballistic missiles. All over the country.”— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 7, 2020
NBC News:
DEVELOPING: Iraq’s al-Asad airbase, which houses US troops, is being hit with a rocket attack – @ckubeNBC
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 7, 2020
Washington Post Beirut bureau chief:
At least six rockets so far tonight on Al-Asad airbase which hosts US troops in Iraq. Reports of an earlier attack on Taji were false – US military official
— Liz Sly (@LizSly) January 7, 2020
Voice of America Pentagon Correspondent:
#alasad base is being hit now with indirect fire, rounds are still coming in, about 30 so far, according to a military source #BreakingNews #Iraq
— Carla Babb (@CarlaBabbVOA) January 7, 2020
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